May 26, 2011: Human Services


Rep. Mark Cohen, D-Phila., who is chairman of the House Human Services Committee, chaired the HDPC hearing on cuts to human services funding at the Capitol.

Rep. Mark Cohen, D-Phila., who is chairman of the House Human Services Committee, chaired the HDPC hearing on cuts to human services funding at the Capitol.

A testifier holds up a photos of a young Bucks County woman who lost her battle with drug addiction because services were not available.

A testifier holds up a photo of a young Bucks County woman who lost her battle with drug addiction because services were not available.


Rep. Ed Staback, D-Lackawanna/Wayne, asks a question about how the state budget cuts for human services funding will impact the services offered by counties.

Rep. Ed Staback, D-Lackawanna/Wayne, asks a question about how the state budget cuts for human services funding will impact the services offered by counties.

Rep. Michelle Brownlee, D-Phila., shares the story of a constituent who contacted her for help regarding available services.

Rep. Michelle Brownlee, D-Phila., shares the story of a constituent who contacted her for help regarding available services.